Planning and Zoning Board Meeting

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF REDINGTON SHORES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD 17425 GULF BOULEVARD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL D. OLD BUSINESS E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Site Plan Review – 117 Wall Street F. PUBLIC COMMENT G. ADJOURNMENT Pursuant to Florida Statutes § 286.0105, if any person or entity decides to appeal any decision made on any matter considered at any meeting or hearing of any Redington Shores Board or Commission, he, she or it will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, he, she or it may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the legal arguments, testimony, and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. A possible quorum of the Town of Redington Shores Commissioners may be present for the event listed. No official action will be taken. STAFF REPORT  STAFF REPORT CITY OF REDINGTON SHORES PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD Date of Meeting: March 4, 2026 Project Name: 117 Wall Street, Site Plan for Accessory Structure Prepared by: Dave Dixon, Town Planner Location: 117 Wall Street, Redington Shores Request: Application for Site Plan Approval for a patio deck accessory structure. Purpose: This report summarizes the Site Plan Approval application for a deck accessory structure in the rear yard of a single-family residence proposed to be elevated and provides staff recommendations. Background: The applicant is requesting approval to construct an elevated deck located off the rear exit of a single-family residential structure which is to be elevated in the existing footprint after being destroyed by storms. Per Sec. 90-159(E)(4)(a) when attached to residences, decks are an accessory structure subject to site plan review. Site plan approval from the Planning and Zoning Board and Town Commission are required for building permit. The proposal requests per Sec. 90-237, and per Sec. 90-75.F. that the Planning and Zoning Board recommend approval to a rear setback in the RS-7 zone of approximately to +-13 to 15 feet for the rear deck structure, or as modified slightly by concurrent seawall project. The request is due to the unique circumstances created when elevating the existing home, as the patio is being elevated into a deck with the same dimensions as previously existed on the ground. Site Plan Review and Comments: Sec. 90-160. RS-7 low-density residential district. The applicant is elevating the structure in the previous footprint and square footage. Code standards impacted by the Site Plan Application: Standard Standard Proposed Sec. 90-160. 2.5 stories or 30 ft from design flood 1 story above a ground floor non- elevation (finished floor). living story or roughly 14.8 ft above (a) Maximum building design flood elevation. height Figure 1: Site Plan, rear deck in yellow  Figure 2: Elevation Sec. 90-159(E)(4) Open area and accessory structures. Standard Proposed (a) Accessory structures such as roof decks are The deck is fully integrated into the building permitted, providing the construction of the deck design and no structural members or is in such a manner that the undercarriage of the undercarriage are exposed. structure is concealed with an exterior wall structure that maintains the continuity of the existing structure and meets all applicable building codes.. (b) Other decks attached to the sides of a Rear setback deviation requested from guidelines structure that meet all side, front and rear per Sec. 90-237 of +-13-15 feet. setbacks and meet all applicable building codes with an exposed undercarriage. Sec. 90-237 Mandatory site plan review B. Site plan design criteria. (1) Density and design harmonious with the environment and meeting the zoning district requirements. The use must be appropriate to the neighborhood with regard to street width, alignment and traffic access. Parking areas and yards shall be screened with evergreen planting where necessary for privacy and noise control. Planted buffer strips up to 20 feet in width may be required. Opaque fencing may, at the discretion of the board of commissioners, be allowed where necessary. Finding: The primary use of a single-family residence meets all code requirements (as proposed) and will be elevated in the same footprint. This is considered in harmony with other nearby homes that are also being elevated in the same footprint and configuration. To mitigate potential impacts from the elevated deck, the Board may consider the following: • Apply a condition that the deck will not be enclosed. • Require the handrail surrounding the deck to be more transparent than the required 70% transparency to 75% or more. • Providing landscaping as visual screening around the deck. (2) The location of buildings and structures on the site and the provision of minimum front, rear and side yards shall be established based on desired standards for the neighborhoods. Desired standards may be at variance with prevailing standards. Such yards must be designed to conserve scenic amenities, particularly where water frontage is involved. Finding: The footprint and size of the primary residence is consistent with the prevailing standards for setbacks of the immediately adjacent properties. With letters of approval from adjacent neighbors acknowledging the proposed deck makes no significant impact to their properties, the deck structure can be found to satisfy this provision. Comprehensive Plan: Staff finds the proposed site plan is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the comprehensive plan. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Board, should they approve, include the following considerations: 1. The deck shall not be enclosed. 2. The railing shall have at least 75% transparency. Planning and Zoning Board Consideration The Planning and Zoning Board shall review the application for Final Site Plan Approval for conformity to the site plan guidelines within the Code and shall make one of the following recommendations to the town commission: 1. The application follows the guidelines of Section 90-237 and is approved as submitted; 2. The application follows the guidelines of Section 90-237 and is approved with conditions; 3. The application follows the guidelines of Section 90-237 and is not approved as submitted;